Colorado County v. Beethe

Citations

• 44 Tex. 447

Syllabus

<p>2. Claims against a county.—Since the act of 21st July, 1870, (Paschal’s Dig., art. 6044,) concerning county liabilities, providing for their registration and payment in order of date, the county treasurer is not authorized to pay out money upon the order of the district judge upon the treasurer.</p> <p>2. Same.—In a suit by the county against the comity treasurer for money of the county, the treasurer cannot defend by showing payment of claims on the order of the district judge drawn upon him as treasurer.</p> <p>3. Costs paid by counties.—Counties are not liable for costs of the district clerk in misdemeanor cases or in felony eases dismissed.</p> <p>4. County Courts.—The County Courts are charged with the financial management of comity affairs, and all claims against the county should be submitted to them for their approval.</p>